Summary
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire starting Thursday to help move toward a peace deal. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israeli troops will stay in southern Lebanon to keep security, while Lebanon’s army warned residents to be careful when returning to their homes.
Key Facts
- The 10-day ceasefire begins at 5 pm EST on Thursday.
- The ceasefire aims to allow good-faith talks toward a permanent peace agreement.
- Israel says it will keep troops in an expanded security zone in southern Lebanon.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu demands Hezbollah be dismantled.
- Lebanon wants Israeli forces to withdraw from all Lebanese territory, but Israel refuses.
- Lebanon’s army advises people to avoid areas still occupied by Israeli forces and watch out for unexploded bombs.
- The US helped facilitate the talks and may extend the ceasefire if progress is made.
- Israel can still act in self-defense against attacks during the ceasefire.
